DIY Gin Recipe

When it comes down to it, gin is basically a neutral spirit flavored with juniper berries and a bunch of other stuff. So while it might seem like putting a bunch of berries and herbs in vodka couldn't possibly result in a drinkable gin, you definitely can make a gin just as complex and delicious as what you'll find at the liquor store.

Note: Choose the most neutral inexpensive vodka you can find.

Yield:Makes about 2 cups

Active time:5 minutes

Total time:2 days

Ingredients

2 cups vodka

2 tablespoons juniper berries

1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon chamomile

1/2 teaspoon lavender

3 cardamom pods, broken

1 bay leaf

4 allspice berries

two 4-inch pieces of grapefruit peel, with no pith

Directions

1.

Combine the vodka and juniper berries in a sealable glass jar and steep for 12 hours.